Fast & Fresh Holiday Sides

This one has plenty of nuts and brown sugar, plus a touch of fresh ginger.

Recipe: Glazed Carrots with Pecans

You’d never guess that this flavorful dish is also low in fat.

Recipe: Green Onion Mashed Potatoes

The fruit shines like jewels in this four-ingredient recipe.

Recipe: Cranberry Ginger Sauce

Give vegetables an Italian spin with garlic, anchovies, chile flakes, and tangy capers.

Recipe: Spicy Brussels Sprouts with Fried Capers

Crisp fennel and slightly salty lemon make this salad especially refreshing.

Recipe: Arugula, Fennel, and Preserved Lemon Salad

Here’s a recipe for the garlic-lovers at your table.

Recipe: Garlic and Thyme Green Beans

Frozen spinach gives you a big head start on creating a decadent but easy side.

Recipe: Creamed Spinach Gratin

The light, fresh-tasting dressing for this salad is made with rice vinegar and marmalade.

Recipe: Spinach and Persimmon Salad

Infuse the flavors of chai into the classic holiday relish.

Recipe: Spiced-Tea Cranberry Sauce

A decadent take on a holiday essential.

Recipe: Browned Butter and Hazelnut Mashed Potatoes

A few simple seasonings dress up this easy side.

Recipe: Brussels Sprouts with Parmesan and Pine Nuts

The secret ingredients are a little roasted nut oil and cinnamon.

Recipe: Western Waldorf